How did Bubba Smith's football persona influence his television roles?

Aug 3, 2011 ... Bubba Smith, Football Star and 'Police Academy' Actor, Dies at 66. The Michigan State and Baltimore Colts legend also was great in Miller Lite ... "'Bubba' Smith was a great Spartan," Michigan State ath letic director Mark Hollis said in a statement. "As both a football player and later as an actor, 'Bubba ... 1970 Topps Bubba Smith #114 Football Cards 1970 Topps Prices PSA $25 Off Code: PC25 Code: PC25 Fanatics Ungraded Sold Listings (30) PSA 10 Sold Listings (0) Tuesday, 9 August 2011. BUBBA SMITH: THE GUARDIAN OBITUARY. My obit of Bubba Smith, football player, pitchman, and actor, is in today's Guardian, ... 1967smith #1 Pick Bubba Smith, DT, Michigan State 1967-71 Baltimore Colts 1973-74 Oakland Raiders 1975-76 Houston Oilers (nine total playing seasons) Aug 10, 2011 ... Former Michigan State football player Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith raises his arms during a 2006 ceremony at which his jersey number was retired. ALL: Bubba Smith (130),: Shane Ream (133),: Jon Turner (56). W&J: Brian Dawson (310),: Joey Nichols (95),: Todd Fry (174). Date: 9/8/2001; Site: Washington, ... Checkout the latest stats for Bubba Smith. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. Aug 4, 2011 ... Bubba Smith, the American football star who found fame on screen playing Hightower in the Police Academy movies, has died at the age of 66. May 24, 2016 ... Smith was the first pick in the 1967 NFL draft after a career at Michigan State, which led him to the College Football Hall of Fame. He played a ...